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Habits
Presented by Ball State University’s Healthy Lifestyle Center. Sponsored by the Indiana Department of Health. Habits is a health-focused podcast that will feature interviews with research and community experts, community organizers, and community members to provide insight into various health topics that influence the lives of East-Central Indiana citizens.
DISCLAIMER~While we make every effort to broadcast correct information, we are still learning. We double-check all of our facts but realize that health is a constantly changing science and art. One doctor or researcher may have a different way of doing things from another. We present information that is as evidence-based as possible. We welcome any comments, suggestions, or corrections of errors. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Ball State University, any guests or contributors to the podcast, or any associates of Habits be responsible for damages arising from the use of the podcast.
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Bone and Joint Health
October marks Bone and Joint Awareness Month. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Bryant Keirns, Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics at Ball State University, and McKayla Tucker, a 3rd-year Ph.D. at the University of Indianapolis.
Dr. Keirn's research focuses on the relationship between diet and lifestyle factors. He provides insight into how nutrition and diet affect bone health. He gives us tips on how to maintain healthy bones and overall gut health. To contact Dr. Keirns about any of his research or to become a participant in one of his upcoming studies, contact him at bryant.keirns@bsu.edu
McKayal Tucker is in her final year as a Ph.D. student studying physical therapy at the University of Indianapolis. As a soon-to-be physical therapist, McKayla discusses healthy habits in movement and how to combat common issues associated with bone and joints as we age.